Georgia Linebacker is Huge Sign for UK Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 10 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Georgia linebacker Trevin Wallace the third highest rated recruit Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has signed at Kentucky behind No. 1 Landon Young and No. 2 Matt Elam. The four-star prospect from Jesup (Ga.) Wayne County is rated as the No. 2... Read More.

RCHS Boys Bowling wins big over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

On Tuesday the Laker Bowling Team traveled to Phillips Lanes to take on the Taylor County Cardinals. Our Lady Lakers had a tough match and finished with 0 wins and 5 losses. High scores for the girls were Summer Aaron 161 and Makayla Melson... Read More.

Lakers take on Danville at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers (5-9) will take on the Danville Admirals (9-4) tonight at Laker Gym. The varsity game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

Lady Lakers Lose at Top Ranked Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers went on the road Monday night, traveling to Monticello to take on Wayne County, the top ranked team in the 12th region. The Lady Lakers had a tough night, losing 60-25. The Lady Lakers are now 6-9 on the... Read More.

Laker Swim Team hosts Laker Sprint Meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Swim Team hosted several teams at their annual (although delayed) Laker Sprint Meet on Saturday. The swimmers dawned newly designed “DO IT FOR DEB” swim caps in honor of our beloved Coach Debbie Loy who we lost in the fall. The Laker... Read More.

Former Cat Jeff Sheppard Has No Animosity Toward Calipari, Says His Son Will Make His Own College Choice | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 9 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Seems like every week — or maybe every game — that North Laurel sophomore standout Reed Sheppard gets close to having a triple-double. He recently had 54 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a 98-90 win over Corbin just a... Read More.

Laker swimmers sign to swim at college level | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Swim Team senior Emma Rae Phillips will be continuing her swimming career at the collegiate level. Over the weekend, Phillips signed on to swim at Milligan University in Elizabethon, Tennessee. “I am really excited for the next chapter in my... Read More.

Gaines and UK Women’s Swim Team Headed to SEC Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 8 by WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT It was one of those performances to remember — or at least it seems like it should have been even if University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines has a different approach. In her last meet against Louisville, she set a new... Read More.

Lady Lakers, Lakers split doubleheader at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers came away with a win at Adair County Friday night, while the Lakers lost a close one to the Indians. The Lady Lakers dominated in the first half, racing out to a 27-6 halftime lead and came away with... Read More.

RCHS travels to Adair County for basketball doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers are on the road tonight as they travel to neighboring Adair County for a doubleheader. The girls game is slated for tipoff at 5:30 p.m. The boys game will follow. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Indians... Read More.

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Georgia Linebacker is Huge Sign for UK Football | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Boys Bowling wins big over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers take on Danville at home tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Lose at Top Ranked Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Swim Team hosts Laker Sprint Meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Former Cat Jeff Sheppard Has No Animosity Toward Calipari, Says His Son Will Make His Own College Choice | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker swimmers sign to swim at college level | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Gaines and UK Women’s Swim Team Headed to SEC Championship | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers, Lakers split doubleheader at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS travels to Adair County for basketball doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown